Finding the Third Proportional to 107,001 and 253,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,001 and 253,044 is: 598,417.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,001 : 253,044 = 253,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,001/253,044 = 253,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,001x = 253,044 × 253,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,001x = 64,031,265,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,031,265,936/107,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,417.45
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